Easy Fruit & Nut Festive Food Topper: The Ultimate Christmas Sprinkle

The Christmas season is here, and that means it's time to add a festive twist to all your favourite treats! If you’re looking for a simple way to bring Christmas cheer to your desserts and breakfasts, this Easy Fruit & Nut Festive Food Topper is the answer. Made with just a handful of ingredients, it’s crunchy, spiced, and bursting with cosy Christmas flavour. Whether you sprinkle it on ice cream, porridge, cookies, or even yogurt, this topping will elevate any dish into a festive masterpiece.

Festive topper

Why You’ll Love it

Crunchy & Spiced Delight

A blend of nuts with warm spices, balanced by the sweet-tart burst of dried cranberries and apricots.

Quick & Versatile

Ready in minutes - use for porridge, ice cream or in festive bakes!

How to Make It

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Chop the dried apricots and nutmeg into smaller pieces for easier blending.
  2. Pulse to Perfection: Add all the ingredients into a spice grinder or food processor. Pulse until you have a coarse, crumbly mixture. Be careful not to over-process; you want a crunchy texture, not a powder.
  3. Store & Enjoy: Transfer your festive topper into an airtight jar. It’ll keep fresh for up to two weeks—perfect for all your Christmas entertaining

Ways to Use Your Festive Topper

  • Ice Cream: Sprinkle over any flavour ice cream for a Christmassy-inspired dessert.
  • Porridge: Add a festive crunch to your morning oats or overnight oats.
  • Cookies: Press into cookie dough before baking for a nutty, fruity finish.
  • Yogurt: Stir into Greek yogurt for a healthy, Christmas-themed snack.
  • Gift Idea: Package it in a mason jar with a festive ribbon for a thoughtful, homemade ift.

This Easy Fruit & Nut Festive Food Topper is a quick and delicious way to bring Christmas cheer to any dish. Its perfect balance of crunch, spice, and sweetness will leave your taste buds singing Christmas carols. So, whip up a batch and sprinkle the joy on all your favourite treats this December!